192 fragrant massage Recipes

kale, stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced (aarti says black kale is especially good but i just used regular), lemon, juiced, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, kosher salt (i used about 1/2 tsp), honey, fresh ground black pepper, mango, diced small (about 1 cup), toasted pumpkin seeds (the recipe says, small handful toasted pepitas but i couldn tsp find them so used toasted sunflower se)

whole wheat flour, cake flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, carob powder (optional), baking powder, baking soda, salt, molasses, vegetable oil, eggs, orange, juiced and zested, grated lemon zest, raisins, dried figs, chopped, poppy seeds, grated carrots, chopped pecans

apple - peeled, cored and quartered, stalk celery with leaves, chopped, whole chicken, salt to taste, ground black pepper to taste, onion, chopped, dried rosemary, crushed, lemon , zested and juiced, water

extra virgin olive oil, chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, paprika, ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, peeled, seeded and chopped butternut squash, petite diced tomatoes, undrained, tomato paste, vegetable broth, frozen whole kernel corn, cannellini beans, drained, rinsed, sliced fresh basil

fresh pekin duck (sometimes called long island duck), toasted sichuan-peppercorn salt, five-spice powder, chinese rice wine or dry sherry, thick) slices fresh ginger, scallions , cut into 2-inch pieces, corn , peanut, or canola oil, dark (black or mushroom ) soy sauce, all-purpose flour

chicken, cut in 10 pieces, zest and juice of 3 oranges, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper, cilantro

ground cumin, crumbled saffron threads, salt, unsalted butter, olive oil, diced (1/4 inch) onion, minced garlic, carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice, grain rice, chicken broth, dried cherries

organic beef , trimmed of fat & cubed, olive oil, onion, peeled & quartered, garlic cloves, peeled & chopped finely, carrot, peeled & cut into chunks, canned tomatoes, dates , pitted but kept whole, prunes , pitted but kept whole, honey, beef stock, cinnamon stick, ras el hanout spice mix (or 2 tsp cumin powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp ginger and 1 tsp turmeric), salt & pepper, toasted sliced almonds, fresh coriander, chopped

lamb , cut into cubes from boneless leg of, onions, peeled and chopped, garlic , crushed through a press, carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, curry powder, salt and pepper, cinnamon, fresh ginger, minced or 1 tsp ginger, ground, minced, lemon , zest of, minced, cayenne pepper or 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, fresh rosemary leaf, minced, water , or more as needed, red wine, canned plum tomatoes , preferably san marzano, balsamic vinegar, good quality, dried fruit (mix of apricots, prunes, raisins, cranberries), fresh lemon juice, almonds, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped and divided in half

olive oil, butter, diced onions (1 medium), garlic, minced, ginger (size of an american quarter), coriander seed, dried basil, white rice, dried apricots, diced, white wine, lemon , zest of, water or 2 cups broth, salt, pepper, crushed cashews

olive oil, drops chamomile essential oils, drops birch essential oils, drops lavender oil, drops ginger essential oils, drops rosemary essential oils

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.

thai fragrant rice, vegetable oil, onion, halved and sliced, garlic clove, chopped, red pepper, cored, seeded and roughly chopped, pork mince, chili powder, chicken stock, cornflour, dark soy sauce, fresh basil leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper

baked sea bass with spring vegetables and fragrant herbs, sea bass, stalks celery, fresh green onions, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, sage , rosemary and fresh thyme, salt and pepper, half a glass white wine

kale, stalks removed and discarded, leaves thinly sliced, lemon juiced, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, salt, honey, freshly ground black pepper, mango, diced small (about 1 cup), handful toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

olive oil, minced onion, millet, ground coriander seed, ground cinnamon, saffron threads, salt, ground black pepper to taste, water, firm tofu, white wine, minced shallots, garlic, minced, frozen corn kernels, grated orange zest, chopped tomatoes

well-trimmed boneless beef stew meat , cut into 1-inch pieces, vegetable oil, onions, sliced, garlic cloves, chopped, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, dried crushed red pepper, whole milk, tomatoes, quartered, major grey chutney, fresh lemon juice, minced peeled fresh ginger, curry powder, salt, hot cooked rice

cornstarch, canned beef broth, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon peel, stir-fry oil, thick top sirloin steak , thinly sliced crosswise, mixed cut-up vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli florets, onion, mushrooms and cauliflower florets), chopped fresh cilantro